Porsche recently teased the 2019 Macan and it
appears the company is also working on a handful of other models for next year. As discovered by Autoguide, VIN
decoder guides submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
make mention of several new models including the 2019 Panamera GTS and Panamera
Sport Turismo GTS. Little is known about the cars, but the last-generation
Panamera GTS slotted between the Panamera S and Panamera Turbo.
The previous model used an upgraded version of the
Panamera S’ engine so, if the same holds true, the upcoming Panamera GTS may
use a more powerful twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6. There’s no word on outputs at this
point, but the engine currently develops 440 hp and 548 Nm of torque. This enables the five-door hatchback to run from 0-96
km/h in 4.2 seconds before topping out at 288 km/h.
Besides the Panamera GTS, the VIN documents
referenced a 718 Cayman T. It’s believed the model draws inspiration from the
911 Carrera T which was introduced in 2017. If that’s the case, the model
could feature a modestly revised exterior with Agate Grey mirrors, side stripes
and a sports exhaust system. The car could also come equipped with lightweight windows
and less sound deadening material. There could also be a Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM) system and a torque vectoring rear differential.
These changes sound minor, but the VIN document says
the 718 Cayman T will weigh 1655 kg. This is 30 kg less
than the standard model. Power will be provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-engine
engine. This means the Cayman T is based on the entry-level model where the
engine produces 300 hp and 304 Nm of torque.
Lastly, the documents mentioned the 2019 911
Speedster. The model was recently previewed by a concept and Porsche hasn’t
been shy about plans for a production variant.
